My build - GT Chucker project. Finished!

Anonymous

thats how you do a work in progress thread, the bike looks brill, good stuff and very good thread.

a.palmer

Looking good. The gearing looks pretty light though?

Danr

A.Palmer wrote:

Looking good. The gearing looks pretty light though?

Its first time with single speed. Gonna see how it is then decide if I want to go up or down. Trial and error

Danr

:arrow:

Next update and almost there. Few issues, will explain at the end.

Fitted rear tensioner. May change this as not convinced by it's effectivness.



Next was to fit the new bash.

The chain ring before bash



The brand new bash with brand new bolts



Oh Ohhhhhh





Bash doesn't fit! The gap for the crank arm isn't wide enough. Both being Shimano I never thought there woud be an issue! No surplus so open to offers on this if anyone interested!

Cleaned the chain ring and refitted.



Moved onto the chain. Bought this a bit blind as wasn't sure it would fit or be long enough etc.



Tried and plenty long enough!



Realised the rear sprocket wasn't in line so adjusted it

Before



Wrong egain?



In line, I think :roll:



Made the chain shorter with a little chain splitter I have had for a while and never used. Very happy with how effective this is for such a small piece of kit

The tools



Done



Split arse, sorry link



Still a bit baggy?



Removed another link and much better fit



New pedals




Copper grease as always



Fitted



Gonna leave it there until full photos are taken of it complete as more or less there.

I have a few issues I need help with.

1. Chain slips off when pedaling. Not elined as I thought or tensioner?
2. My forks are 20mm bolt. Wheel is 20mm but when tight the wheel can move side to side? when brake is fitted it pulls it to one side but this too close the fork as the disc bolts touch the forks? Spcaers needed?

Also having an issue with headset and top cap but will resolve this tomorrow. Probably gonna fit a new headset altogether!

Comments and help appreciated!

Muddy.Bail

Great build there mate, I'm looking forward to see everything together and ready to ride:D

Danr

FFS :evil: :roll:

Just been speaking to my sis and my nephew has told her he wants a trials bike as thats what his mates are getting! :roll:

Put my own money into this for him and as i'm 6 ft and 17 stone (I play rugby :oops: ) I don't think this is gonna be any good for me personally so looks like I may sell if he doesn't want it.

If anyones genuinly interested please let me know and make me an offer.

Will prob put up a proper ad when I'm done but nothing better than this thread for people to see what I have done!

Anonymous

that is bum luck mate, he doesnt know what he is missing, thats an ace build and a really good thread, good work fella.

Danr

Finished! (ish lol )

Ok resolved the problems I had and have now finished the build. Just awaiting the new white seat clamp (one I received was too small) and need to paint and finish the front frame badge. Also need to replace the chain tensioner as the spring has gone and doesn't hold tension to stop the chain slipping (new one ordered).

So, final spec -

GT Chucker 3.0 16" frame. Striped and resprayed in matt black with new white "GT" decals.
Marzocchi Bomber DJ 100mm forks. Resprayed black with new white "Bomber" declas.
26" Halo SAS white wheels with Halo spin doctor hubs and black spokes. 20mm front and QR rear.
Maxxis Holy Roller tyres (brand new)
DMR single speed kit (16t)
Shimano Deore M535 hydraulic brakes with 160mm discs
Shimano Saint hollowtech cranks with Shimano hollowtech BB
Shimano 32t front crank ring
Raceface alloy bash guard
White chain (brand new)
Gusset White flat pedals (brand new)
FSA Headset (brand new)
Kore stem (brand new)
Azonic carbon fibre bars
White GT lock on grips (brand new)
FSA 27.2 seat post (brand new)
Funn black saddle (brand new)
White Gusset seat clamp (brand new - awaiting)
Da Bomb RL-2 Chain Tensioner (brand new - ordered)

And the finished product (bar the bits i'm awaiting)-









Unfortunately it looks like I will be selling the bike. My nephew has told his mum he wants a trials bike as this is what his friends want. I built the bike for him based on his budget (even though I went over a lot) and being 6ft and 17st the bike isn't really suitable for me although I may see how she performs over the next week or so.

For genuine interest please see the for sale thread - http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtop ... 0#15996240

Thanks all for the kind words and advice throughout the build!

jay12

if i was your nephew i would screw that trails bike and ride that, great build

Thread8

well done on building a sweeeeeeeeeet bike, thanks for the help as well coz i have a frame that i want to respray myself and wasnt sure how to go about it-ill be using some of your methods

Danr

Thread8 wrote:

well done on building a sweeeeeeeeeet bike, thanks for the help as well coz i have a frame that i want to respray myself and wasnt sure how to go about it-ill be using some of your methods

Thanks very much.

Let us know how you get on.

tptvmbircn

This thread is probably the most inspiring work i've seen, having had my ala carte re-sprayed o've always woundered how to rennovate a frame myself and this is very easy in fact.

Although mine had the kiln treatment and facing etc its not that important (really) but i appreciate he done it for me.

I like the minimal look it ace and its a shame your too big and having to sell it. Now i'm off to re-spray about everything haha.

Good work!

Thread8

This thread is probably the most inspiring work i've seen

i totally agree

daniellancaster

Any chance you could send a parts list it would be much appreiciated as i have a GT Tempest 3.0 frame and you done great job its good to get ideas. need to know which head set you used.
any help be great

The Rookie

Thats a zero-stack (otherwise known as semi integrated) headset, available from lots of places.

gt-arrowhead

Nothing better than respraying a GT!!! Really great job by the way Ive been looking at GT Chuckers recently and stumbled across this thread, really really good. Cant wait to get my own Chucker!!!!
Would you be able to tell me how much you spent on it all together?? very curious as i wanna get a rough idea of what im going to spend as im getting all new parts for mine too once i get it.

chez_m356

GT-Arrowhead wrote:

Nothing better than respraying a GT!!! Really great job by the way Ive been looking at GT Chuckers recently and stumbled across this thread, really really good. Cant wait to get my own Chucker!!!!
Would you be able to tell me how much you spent on it all together?? very curious as i wanna get a rough idea of what im going to spend as im getting all new parts for mine too once i get it.

i would imagine his pricing maybe a little out, the op hasn't posted for 2 years

gt-arrowhead

True